Polk County OR in Oregon faces earthquake / wildfire risk across its 745 square mile area. Dallas serves this Willamette Valley county west of Salem. Polk serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Wildfire |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Wildfire Smoke |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (503) 623-8173 |
| Emergency Shelters | 2 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Polk County OR |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| Population | 85 |
| Area | 745 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Oregon Counties
Multnomah County OR
Earthquake / Flooding
7/10
High
Coos County OR
Earthquake / Tsunami
7/10
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Lincoln County OR
Earthquake / Tsunami
7/10
Moderate
Jackson County OR
Wildfire / Flooding
7/10
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Curry County OR
Earthquake / Tsunami
7/10
Moderate
Tillamook County OR
Earthquake / Tsunami
7/10
Moderate